were designated). Rules of the national parks on both sides of the border still apply, and they restrict movement to official hiking trails and (especially on the Slovak side) mandate extensive seasonal closures to protect wildlife.

Climate

The Tatras lie in the temperate zone of Central Europe. They are an important barrier to the movements of air masses. Their mountainous topography causes one of the most diverse climates in that region.

Precipitation

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